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Gunsmoke S15E15 — The War Priest

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Gunsmoke•Season 15•Episode 15

The War Priest

7.3/10 · 189 votesJan 5, 197045 min

Ranked #21 of 26 in Season 15•−0.4 vs season avg

Sergeant Holly, a alcoholic loving veteran is getting ready to retire. Just hours before it, a Apache prisoner in his custody escapes with Kitty as a hostage, forcing the Sergeant to go AWOL to get the prisoner back.

Directed byBernard McEveety, Vincent McEveety

Written byWilliam Kelley

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Seasons20

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Cast4

James Arness

James Arness

Marshal Matt Dillon

Amanda Blake

Amanda Blake

Kitty

Ken Curtis

Ken Curtis

Festus

Milburn Stone

Milburn Stone

Doc

Crew3

W

William Kelley

Writer

B

Bernard McEveety

Director

Vincent McEveety

Vincent McEveety

Director

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Episode Summary

"The War Priest" is episode 15 of Gunsmoke season 15. It scored 7.3/10 from 189 votes, ranking #21 of 26 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Bernard McEveety, Vincent McEveety and written by William Kelley, it aired on January 5, 1970.

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